sundgierd

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Old English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From sund (swimming, body of water, sound) +‎ ġierd (yardstick, rod).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsundˌji͜yrd/, [ˈsundˌji͜yrˠd]

Noun[edit]

sundġierd f

  1. a rod to measure the depth of water, a sounding rod

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